Q. Which of the following is correct for terrace farming in Nagaland?

1. This is a village called Chizami which is in Phek district in Nagaland.
2. The sides of each plot are raised in order to retain water.
3. The people of Chizami do not have their own individual fields.

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Answer: Only 1 and 2
Notes: This is a village called Chizami which is in Phek district in Nagaland. The people of this village belong to the Chakhesang community. They do ‘terrace’ cultivation. This means that the land on a hill slope is made into flat plots and carved out in steps. The sides of each plot are raised in order to retain water. This allows water to stand in the field, which is best for rice cultivation. The people of Chizami have their own individual fields. But, they also work collectively in each other's fields. They form groups of six or eight and take an entire mountainside to clean the weeds on it. Each group eats together once their work for the day is over. This goes on for several days until the work is completed.